Senior Aircraft Technician
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Join our team as a Senior Aircraft Technician — Make an Impact in Aviation
Are you an experienced Aircraft Technician ready to take your skills to the next level? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to bring talented professionals onto our dynamic Maintenance & Repair (MAR) team in Columbus, MS.
This is an exciting opportunity to put your expertise to work in the aviation industry, supporting the maintenance, repair, and service of advanced helicopters and aircraft. Join a team where your skills, precision, and experience help keep the future of aviation moving forward.
Title:
Senior Aircraft Technician
Location:
Columbus, MS
Hourly Rate of Pay: $42.50 per hour
About the Role:As a Senior Aircraft Technician, you will play a vital role in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of complex aircraft systems, ensuring their safe and efficient operation. You will be directly involved in the assembly, installation, and functional checking of aircraft components, making a significant impact on the aviation industry and ensuring safety and quality in every aircraft we deliver.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:- Perform detailed inspections, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of aircraft components.
- Conduct operational checks to verify proper functioning of aircraft systems such as hydraulics, landing gear, engines, fire protection, and more.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions or failures and diagnose issues in aircraft systems.
- Participate in flight tests, log work performed, and assist with customer interface for delivery inspections.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and operational procedures.
- Minimum of six (6) years of aviation maintenance experience.
- Current A&P license OR 18 months of maintenance experience on Customer specific manufactured helicopters.
- Strong ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Background in aviation maintenance on similar aircraft types and systems.
- Ability to work onsite 90% of the time.
- Physical tasks include lifting up to 60 lbs, carrying tools and documents, and operating office and production equipment.
- Must be able to work in various environments, including production floors and office settings.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies:
1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or
2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
$42.50 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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